Smithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Leaving Things Behind"http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Leaving Things Behind"Life in a WWII Japanese American Internment Camp Homepagehttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=22http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=22<p>In this OurStory module entitled Life in a WWII Japanese American Internment Camp, students will learn about the lives of Japanese American children who were forced to leave their homes and move to internment camps during World War II. The module includes links to hands-on activities, pertinent websites, and a list of recommended readings. OurStory is a series of modules designed to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through the use of objects from the Museum's vast collections, quality children's literature, and engaging hands-on activities. Ideal for afterschool use, OurStory resources allow students to think critically, to be creative, and to achieve academic standards both in and out of the classroom.</p>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:54:07 GMTMake your Own Fish Kitehttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=23http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=23<p>In this activity, students will learn how to make their own fish kites, called koinobori. Koinobori are an important expression of Japanese culture that became an important part of life for children in Japanese American internment camps during World War II. This resource is included in an OurStory module entitled Life in a WWII Japanese American Internment Camp. OurStory is a series of modules designed to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through the use of objects from the Museum's vast collections, quality children's literature, and engaging hands-on activities. Ideal for afterschool use, OurStory resources allow students to think critically, to be creative, and to achieve academic standards both in and out of the classroom.</p>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:13:49 GMT